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The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENTS.

The Shoe House of w. ID. Robinson " Co.,
of Detroit, Seriously Embarrassed
DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 28.-The sign "Closed
TO take stock was displayed in front of the
wholesale boot and shoe house of w. ID. Robin
son & Co. to-day. Mr.. Robinson refused TO
make any statement to the firms condition.
W. I. Thurber, the firms legal adviser, said the
suspension was a complete surprise to him.
The house had branched out extensively ir
the last year, and the expense OF this
extension. in addition to the poor
and slow collections, brought a
crisis. He did not believe the firm would be
forced to assign. and had no doubt equitable
adjustment would be made with the creditors,
which will allow them to continue business.
The largest creditor is the banking house of A.
Ives & Sons. of this city. The liabilities are
variously estimated at from so. 600 TO $780, 900;
assets unknown. Don NJ. Dickinson is down as
a special partner, and is credited with owning
S25. 900 worth OF stock. not a dollar of which IS
his own, he having several years ago invested
the money for Miss Robinson, sister of w D.
Robinson. and his relations with the firm being
purely professional
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
COY'S CITY BUILDING SCHEME.
1t Receives the Favorable Consideration of
the Board of Aldermen.

The Board of Aldermen, last evening, without
exception. concurred in the actions OF the Coun-
Gil, including Sim Coys proposition to have
building erected for city Offices. council cham
bers and station-house. Coy wants to get all the
improvements in his ward he can, and this latest
scheme is move in that direction It is his
opinion that the lot next to the present station
house. which is in Coy's ward, can be purchased
at a low figure. and that the building which, he
says, ought not to cost less than $50, 900, will
add greatly to the appearance of Alabama street
ic that locality. President Endly appointed
Aldermen Wright aud Rail TO act with the
Council committee in this matter, which con-
sists of Coy, Markey and Dunn. AS a WHOLE
the committee has three Democrats and two
Republicans to formulate the plan suggested.
The Aldermen also concurred in the motion
which prevailed in the Council to give the Pro-
hbtion marty the free use of Tomlinson Hall
for it's national convention.
The proposition of the Union Railway Com
pany to begin at once the building of the
viaduct. if the city will agree assume
liability on probable judgments in suits of sew
eral property owners who demanded an increase
of damages was revived. At the last meeting
the aldermen concurred in the action OF the
Council, rejecting the proposition, but Alder
man Wright moved reconsideration of that
concurrence He said he did favor the
proposition. but at the same time he did not
want to wait three or four years for the viaduct.
1t is probable that the suits will be
promised, and if that is done the matter far
the board is concerned, should be in shape
immediate attention could be given it. He
wanted it referred to committee that could
report when necessary Reconsideration was
carried, and the proposition went to the COM
mittee Judiciary.
The ordinance prohibiting lettering around the
market-houSe was passed Many complaints
have been made to the police concerning young
rufiaus and others who visit the markets to leer
at and insult women. When arrested they es-
capped on some legal technicality This ordi-
nance is sweeping in its provisions and prohibits
anv person from standing in obstructing the
ordinance met with some opposition in the Coun-
cl The aldermen, however. passed it without
a dissenting vote and then adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
MORE ABOUT THE HINES DEAL.
Speculation in Washington as to What Will
Be Done Regarding the Proposed Transfer.

A letter from Washington to the Philadelphia
Press says regarding the much talked about
Hines deal: Within the past twenty four hours
the developments in the Hines deal have taken
a new turn. Since President Hewett learned
that ex-Manager Fogei did not secure Paurs
consent to play in Indianapolis before purchas-
ing his release, the Washington magnate has
had little faith that the big centerfeld would
join the ranks of the Hoosiers under any cir
cumstances. His release having been regularly
purchased by President Brush. however, he has
felt that he could put nothing in the way of the
transfer, if it could possibly be arranged. Paufs
emphatic statement made since Mr. Brush and
Manager Spence interviewed him. that he could
not be hired to go to indianapolis, has about
convinced Mr.. Hewett that the deal must fall
through. It would be taxing the credulity of
the public, however for the Capital City presi-
dent to pretend that he regrets the turn affairs
have taken. With Pittsburg, the hand,
bidding for Hines and Boston, the other, de-
termined to have a finger in the pie, Hewett
might with reason expect to make better terms
than those upon which be agreed to transfer
Paul to Hoosiertown. But while he has been
figuring the prospective profits Of a new deal
another gentleman has been busy with his pen
ell. President Brush has about concluded that
he will never be able to sign Hines for his own
club, but having purchased his release from
Washington he does not see why any money to
be made by his transfer either to Boston
Pittsburg should not go into his pocket. While
this appears to be very reasonable view of
the case it is certainly very novel one, and
has given the Washington people a bad
From what can be learned it seems that Mr.
Brush will make proposition to Hines which
the latter will hardly refuse OF course, in
der to transfer him to another club the HossierS
must first have his signature on one of their
contracts. This they will procure by prom
Using Paul to release him at once to Pittsburg
Boston, the may be, in addition to pay
ing him small bonus of a hundred or so, which
will be like finding money to Paul. Should the
Hines deal be declared off, Walter Hewett says
that the transfer of Gid Gardner to the Wash
ington club will also fall through According to
the terms of the agreement between President
Hewett and ex-Manager Fogel. in the event of
Gardner's refusal to sign for salary of 81. 900,
the Indianapolis club would add another thou
sand to the paid for Hines"
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
Other Failures.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2s-1he Ninth avenue
Bank is under examination bv the State bank
examiner The statement of the banks condi-
tion Sept. II last, showed resources 1888 t227,
and liabilities TO depositor banks and trust com
panies S245 942 There $32. 600 due from
certain directors. How much Cashier Hubbard
has loaned without consulting the directors is
stlll unknown. 1t known he discounted notes
made iudorsed by VIM. G. Jones, one of the
directors, who president of the North Belle
vile Quarry Company, which went into the
hands of receiver last August There are a
number OF judgments against him. The bank
also has notes Endorsements of NJ. r. Inger-
eol late treasurer of the Poltier d Stymus
Manufacturing Company. Director Arnold
said to-day that the collateral securities on
which the loans to Jones & Ingersoll were made
sufficient pay the claims Other direct
say that depositors will De paid in full, but
that the directors and stockholders may have to
make up a portion of the capital
Billings 81 Wetmore, tea dealers at No. l03
Water street, made assignment to-day.
They claimed capital of $3.50, 900.
WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 28.-The Hamilton
Organ Company has voted to put its affairs into
the hands Of s receiver. Liabilities, sol ,000
assets not known.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
OFFERS TO THE TRUST.
Propositions for Leasing Land, Drilling Wells
and Giving Free Use of Right of Way.

The committee of the Consumers Trust di-
rectors having in charge the leasing of gas ter
ritory will go TO Greenfield and Anderson to-
day. 1t has authority to extend its contracts of
leases in any field that will insure permanent
supply of gas. The committee says it has sew
eral propositions from landowners to sink wells
and supply the gas at fixed rate. One of these
came in yesterday from Joseph A. Moore, who
proposes to drill ten wells land within ten
miles of the city. 1t is stated that for the
first year the company will probably charge
for domestic consumption the ordinance rate,
but man ufacturers will be furnished gas st the
lowest price possible. If the company can meet
the interest which it is pledged to pay and the
expenses of plant together with the operating
expenses on a rate lower than that ixed by the
ordinances, the domestic consumers will get the
benefit of a reduction. 1t is said the interest
and principal of the STOCK can he paid off within
three or tour years, after which the gas will be
practically given away.
If the trust secures land in Hancock county it
can have the right of way along the l. B. & w.
road If il accepts General Manager Hendersons
offer. which has but the two conditions-that
the Trust Company gives the road free use of
gas at the stations along the line. and
the railway company against damage. To-day
contracts to be made with gas consumers,
the canvass for this purpose being un-
der the direction of A A McKsin, who
will have an office at Huber's. in
stock were passing into the company's Office un-
til late in the evening pay the first assess
ment 1t IS the opinion that when the ten days
elapse there will be only few the delinq uent
list as about a third of the $780, 600 called for
has been paid. The last day for payment is
Dec l.
Work on the Indianapolis Company's line,
which is now at Castleton, was continued yester-
day Notwithstanding the cold weather To-
day test of the line will be made. The Broad
Ripple Company has laid pipe as far as Maple
tons and proposes TO have the line some dis
tance down Illinois street, beyond the city lin
its, within day two. The treuching has
heen completeQ
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29

land. any law of any State to the contrary not
withstanding. Great Britain recognized the in
dependence of the United States. not of thirteen
separate States. The doctrine of States rights
is fallacious and misleading. This is what the
Catholic Church holds and teaches. The Catnonc
population of the Northern States, at the begin
ming of the war; was about four million, or one
6fsh OF the population. and DR.. Bronson says
that the proportion of Catholics in the army was
twice their proportion in the population. In the
light of this record can deny that Catho-
lies established religious liberty IN this country
and are the safest bulwark for Its preservation"
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
Made His Wife Happy.


Young husband fwho thinks of reformine)-
Jennie. My dear, know you have been silent
" griev ed and pained, for long time, ac-
count of my absence from home every evening.
L am going to turn over new leaf, and I'm GO
ing to begin to night" Young WIfe-"Oh Ed
win, you don't know how happy you've made me.
Cousin Jack wants me to go 10 the theater with
him tonight. and you can take care of the baby"
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
Returned aud Begged Forgiveness.

HANNIBAL. Nov 28.-New London, village
near here. was greatly excited to day by the re-
appearance of w. III. Johnson, druggist. who
eioped some time since with Miss Price, daugh-
ter OF one of the leading citizens. Mr.. johnson
appeared at his former home, and begged his
wlfes forgiveness He confessed that he had
taken Miss Price to Montreal where she is at
present This evening johnson was arrested
by the sheriff on a charge of seduction.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
The Copyright Fund.

NEW YORK. Nov. % The first of two days
series of readings from their own works was
given, to-day, at Chickering Hall. by James
Russell Lowell. Mark Twain, Edward Eagles
ton, r. H. Stoddard. Fl. c. Bunner. James
Whitcomb Riley and George W.sCabIe TO raise
money aid in securing international copy
right law There large and fashionable
audience present, and the authors received gen.
erous tributes of applause
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
a Ba,av-Damaced Drummer

Boston. Nov. 2S-Abram Samuels, Cincin-
natl comm ercial traveller. has sued Lolita. the
actress. for $50. 600 damages for causing him to
miss train and break an important engage
ment. Samuels was riding to the depot on
herdic. one day last week Lotta. observing
that the horse was lame. seized the bride, and
calling an officer. caused the animal to be re-
turned to the stable. The copseq uent delay to
SamuelS is the basis of the sIlit
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29
Only One.

There is but one Sozodont. It has no coun ter
part. No other preparation for the teeth either
compares with or resembles it. Recommends
tions of anything in its place should be discred
tied. Demand Sozodont. Don't be put off with
substitutes
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29

Steel Barb-wire Fence Company, in the same
building. were completely destroyed by fire to-
night. Billings, Taylor & Co. lose $50 000 aud
the fencing company $25. .000 The insurance is
$55, 000
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29

BROWNS EXPECToRANT cures coughs, colds,
etc Sold ny druggists. 50-cent bottles.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-29

California Excursion,
Nov 80 Call at l.. B. 81 W. ticket Office, 13S S
Illinois street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-14
one Of the worst Despsraeocs Of the
south Captured.

A Birmingham fAla.) telegram says: :
Tom Kew, one OF the worst and most
daring outlaws in the country, was ar
rested in Walker county yesterday for
attempting 10 kill bis aged father. Ten
or twelve years ago Key was known in
that county ss desperate horse thief.
He was FINELY captured, after being
badly wounded, and lodged IN
jail Soon after he recovered from
his wounds he escaped and again entered
upon career of outlswry. lie burned
houses. robbed and plundered until be
was the terror OF the county. He finally
disappeared for time, and was next
heard OF in Mississippi, where he stole
several horses. Being closely pursued
while in possession Of n fine stolen horse.
he killed the animal, and. taking to the
woods, sue :eeded in making his escape.
Three years ago the courthouse OF
Walker county, with all the records, was
destroyed by fire, and among the other
papers we're the indictments against Key.
lie no doubt knew Of the fire and its re-
suits, and recently returned to the home
OF lis parents, III the mountains, about
twenty miles from Jasper, the county
scat For time he Was concealed by
relatives and friends, bu. recently
he assaulted his old father and
threatened to kill him. In addition to
that he set fire to the barn and burned
the products Of the old man s farm. The
father could stand it no longer, and, pro-
curing a warrant, directed the officers to
lis sons hiding place. Key was cap
tured after a bloody fight with the Off
GERS, and did not surrender until he re-
ceived load OF buckshot. He is seriously
wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-14
I1E SAVED TIC ExpRESs.
How Telegraph Operators CoOi
Judgment Prevented ntaasteH.

Judgment Prevented ~ DiaasteI.
Several accidents to freight trains on
the New York and New Haven road. in
volying tie killing of Conductor Nun
son and the serious injury Of Conductor
Ross, have occurred within the past
wee k. An accident tnat threatened &c
iious results has not found It's way into
the'papors on account Of the reilceDc3
OF the railroad employees,
Ielegraph-0perator Mccormick pre-
vented the Washington express, bound
west, from a collision with the express
bound east a week ago last Sunday night.
A west bound freight met with an acct
dent near Woodm0nt, caused by some
heavy stone improperly loaded roll
ing Off car. The freight train
WAS dcrailcd and wcst-bound travel
blocked. Following the freight was
the Washington express. This train
was signalled 10 stop. Orders were
issued for Che Washington express
10 cross upon The ca>t-bound track aud
proceed to Milford. This order was
carried ont Following the Washing
ton express YVES the fish train" which
runs nightly from Cape Col TO New
York. Orders had been issued for this
train to follow the Washington express
with Ave minutes intervening time.
The Washington express upon reach
ing Milford Was ordered 10 continue
upon the east bound track 70 Che Nauca-
tuck junction before crossing over to the
west bound track. 1t had started to move
out OF the station WHEN the Telegraph
operator heard lis instrument signal that
tho wess bOnud express bad cleared Nau-
gatuch junction and vas rapidly an
preaching Milford. The oSpr,ss trains
would crash upon the same rails unless
stopped. Mccormick rushed cut upon the
platform and by shouting aud signals at
tracted the attention o. the conductor
and a brakeman before the Washington
express had drawn entirely ont OF the
station. The train wss moving slowly,
hut would have been ont OF hearing III q
few seconds Mccormack hastily told
the train. hands that the express was
coming from the opposite direction. 1t
WAS thrilling moment, but brakeman
was sent to signal the cast-bound eX-
press. The whistle sounded Tor brakes
and the train was stopped. While the
brakeman with the red lantern was run
ming ahcsd to stop The express the fish
train come bouncing along behind. The
engineer having been ordered to run to
Milford, was carrying ont his instruc-
tons. SO suddenly bad the Washington
express been stopped III the depot 10y the
telegraph operator that 10 time was
given IN which TO send 1agman back
10 guard the rear OF the train, and tho
fish tfain ran into the rear Of the Wash
ington express. demolishing the end Of
the sleeping-car.
After an investigation the officials com
plimeDted Mccormick and showed their
appreciation Of what he had done by in
creasing his salary. Mccormick need
not have stopped tue express. and he was
acting contrary to orders in doing so.
But for the fortunate Circumstance Of
Mccormick hearing the signal of the
east bound express and his prompt ac-
ton there certainly would have been a
terrible collision and almost certain loss
Of life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-14
FIFTiEru C0NGRUsS.
WASHINGTON, December 10, 1887.

Senstc.
After The presentation OF q large num-
Der of petitions MIR. Morris, from the
Committee on Finance. reported back the
Senate bill to credit and pay TO
several States and Territories and to the
District OF Columbia all money collected
under the direct-tax act OF 9TH August,
1861. Calendar.
Dir. IngalIs introduced bills to remove
The limitation in the payment Of arrears
OF pensions and granting arrears in GER
tain cases to those pensi0ned by special
acts OF Congress, and for the condemna-
ton OF land on Rock creek, ID. c., for
park
Other bills were introduced among
them the following
BY Mr.. Hoar: A constitutional
amendment for the extension Of the
congressional term till the last Tuesday
in April.
BY Mr.. Cullom: To amend the inter.
State commerce bill ; also for the estab-
lishment and operation OF United States
postal telegraph.
by Mr.. Reagan: For conference of
silver coin.
Mr.. Plat offered o resolution TO amend
the rules so that hereafter the Senate
shall consider and act upon treaties and
executive nominations in Open session
except when otherwise ordered.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
Mr.. Dolph called mp the bill intro
duced bv him yesterday to provide for
fertilization and other sca.coast defenccs,
and after brief speech upon lis merits
moved the reference of the bill to the
Committee on Coast Line Defences
The bill was 80 referred, and the Senate
at half-past O'Clock adjourned.
HUu~c OF Representatives.
A large number Of Executive commu-
nications were laid before the House by
the Speaker and Apr priately referred,
and then at 1910 the House took q re-
cess until ! o'clock.
After recess, Speaker Carlisle having
called Mr.. Mills, Of Texas, to the chair,
Mr. Cannon, Of Illinois, offered a resolu-
ton declaring that the following named
gentlemen shall constitute the Commit
tee on Elections Messrs. Crisp CHAR
man, OFeuail, Outvait, Berry, Marsh,
Heard, johnson of North Carolina,
O'Neall of Indiana, Moore, Roweli,
Houk, Cooper. Lyman. Johnson OF IN
diana, and Lodge. The resolution was
unanimously adopted.
The Speaker having returned TO tho
chair directed the papers in ;he various
contested election cases be referred to
the committee Just elected, ard then the
House at 40 adjourned until Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-14
FARE VILE.
Coai.Thievcs Captured-The Tobacco
Market.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
FARSIvILLE, December -, 1887
For some tine past there has been
band of negro thieves here who mount
the passing coal trains of the Norfolk
and Western railroad at night and throw
of large quantities of the companys
coal. Ghey have carried on a regular
mercantile business 10y making engage
ments in the day and delivering the coal
at night. On last Saturday Messrs. john
II. Martin. agent of the Norfolk and
Western railroad a Ii. Porter, coal
dealer and Il. ID. Miller and j. 8. Hart,
policemen, made raid on these thieves
and arrested fifteen of them. The trial
comes of next Friday, and il they are
convicted it will virtuslly break up the
band. a large quantity OF coal WAS
found IN their possession.
The breaks at the warehouses continue
quite large and prices very high. 1t Is
really gratifying to see the farmers
chuckle when their tobacco is being sold.
Their very countcnsnces show they are
more than pleased at the prices obtained.
Farnville is now considered the fourth
loose-tobacco market in the state, aud
for prices in shipping tobacco she has no
equal. Il. Al.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-14
The AIya Fired On.

A Coustantinople special says: ". K.
Vanderbilt has been here since Thurs
day aboard the yacht Alva, much dis
gusted at being detained some three
days in the Dsrdauelles owing to igno-
rance of the regulations. The yacht
was flying the colors OF the New York
Yacht Club, which was taken by the au-
thorities for the flag OF an American
man-of war.
Blank cartridges were fred on her, fol-
lowed by ball which fortunately fell
harmless, but caused him TO come TO.
Mr.. Yauderbilt's kilograms TO the Amer
lean Minister here, praying for his re-
lease. were both numerous and strongly
worded. The fault consisted ia not using
the flags used TO designate ships Of the
merchant service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-14

fCouospondcDce Of the Richmond Dispatch. !
WTsT POINT. December Il 1897

fCoTospondcDce Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
WEST PoIST, December 10. 1887.
The new cotton compress has begun
operations. It's work Is very satisgac-
tory. There is talk Of another compress
being built, which will make three in
our town.
The elegant hotel on the beach of the
York river is nearing completion. II is
one Of the most imposing structures in
the State. and when fitted up in the ele-
CANT style which is proposed will be.
come no doubt a fayorite resort for
health'seekers, as the pure and bracing
atmosphere, Artesiap water, and fish and
oyster diet Of West Point cannot be sur
passed.
II is now rumored in railrosd circles
that the claim Office will be moved from
here to Washington about January lst
A tower IL being built 10 the Masonic
Unll, which is one OF the finest build
ines here. This greatly improves the
Appearance OF that structure.
state. Senator Smoot, OF Page, spent
Sunday in town, visiting lis niece, Miss
Mary Smoot OF THE Virginia Female
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-14

Seminary. The Senator is a true blue
Democrat, and made many warm friends
while here
Most Of our busiuess-houses aud
churches and several private dwellings
are lighted by electricity. Ina few days
our whole town will have this magnlh-
cent light, Can any town in Virginia
the size of West Point 1000 inhabitants)
boast OF this light ?
Some OF our people arc agita.ing the
subject OF an agricultural for 10 be held
in West Point next fall. Such an exhibit
ton would be OF great benefit to the
people Of this section. ALPHA.